Integrated Circuit
This sample is a small integrated circuit that functions as a NAND gate. The soldered leads are visible on the edges (many are broken off), and circuit pathways are evident as topographical features.
View ArticleNASA Heat Tile
This specimen is a small portion of a foam heat protection tile from one of the space shuttle orbiters. Sample was provided by the NASA Kennedy Space Center.
View ArticleHouse Fly (1)
The common house fly is a stunning sight up close, revealing a veritable world of structure that is unseen by human eye. This tiling of a complete house fly (underside) shows the legs, abdomen, head,...
View ArticleHuman Kidney Stone
Ever wondered why kidney stones hurt so much? This SEM sample of a human kidney stone clearly illustrates the crystalline structure of this object and the sharp edges that structure produces.
View ArticleHuman Blood Tile
Red blood cells are the most common type of blood cell in the body, and are the principal means of delivering oxygen to body tissues (credit: wikipedia). Read more about red blood cells on Wikipedia's...
View ArticleDog Heart
"The function of the right side of the heart is to collect deoxygenated blood from the body and pump it into the lungs so that carbon dioxide can be dropped off and oxygen picked up. this happens...
View ArticleDog Esophagus
"The esophagus (also spelled oesophagus), or gullet is the muscular tube in vertebrates through which ingested food passes from the mouth area to the stomach. Food is passed through the esophagus by...
View ArticleAlgae (1)
Algae, also known as pond scum, "comprise several different groups of living organisms usually found in wet places or water bodies that capture light energy through photosynthesis, converting inorganic...
View ArticleDog Jejunum
"In anatomy of the digestive system, the jejunum is the central of the three divisions of the small intestine and lies between the duodenum and the ileum. In adult humans, it is usually between 2-8m...
View ArticleDog Spleen
"The spleen is a ductless, vertebrate gland that is not necessary for life but is closely associated with the circulatory system, where it functions in the destruction of old red blood cells and...
View ArticleMonkey Larynx
"The larynx rests in a frame of cartilage bound by ligaments and muscle. At the front is the thyroid cartilage, also called the thyroid lamina, creating the prominence of the Adam's apple in humans....
View ArticleHuman Aorta
"The largest artery in the human body, the aorta originates from the left ventricle of the heart and brings oxygenated blood to all parts of the body in the systemic circulation." Read more about the...
View ArticleAlgae (2)
Algae, also known as pond scum, "comprise several different groups of living organisms usually found in wet places or water bodies that capture light energy through photosynthesis, converting inorganic...
View ArticleDLP Chip
This specimen is a Texas Instruments Digital Micromirror Device (DMD), a component of DLP TVs and projectors. Each square is an individual mirror which tilts to affect the lighting for each pixel of...
View ArticleAccelerometer (SEM)
Accelerometers are used to detect changes in velocity. They are attached to various devices, such as cars, planes, and spacecraft in order to provide information vital for navigation and safety...
View ArticleHouse Fly (2)
The common house fly is a stunning sight up close, revealing a veritable world of structure that is unseen by human eye. This tiling of a complete house fly (underside) shows the legs, abdomen, head,...
View ArticleVoltage Regulator
"A voltage regulator is an electrical regulator designed to automatically maintain a constant voltage level. It may use an electromechanical mechanism, or passive or active electronic components....
View ArticleKidney Injected
"The kidneys are bean-shaped excretory organs in vertebrates. Part of the urinary system, the kidneys filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them, along with water, as urine. The...
View ArticleAccelerometer (LM)
Accelerometers are used to detect changes in velocity. They are attached to various devices, such as cars, planes, and spacecraft in order to provide information vital for navigation and safety...
View ArticleCCD Chip
Charge Coupled Devices (CCDs) are light-sensitive digital sensors commonly found in digital cameras. Each 'pixel' is a capacitor that transfers its charge to a control circuit that translates that...
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